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EXPECTATIONS: Coming off an unexpected playoff berth last season, the Seahawks believe they can close the gap on San Francisco in what’s expected to be a two-team race for the NFC West title. Geno Smith proved to be a more than capable starting QB and had an entire offseason knowing he is the starter. Defensively, the Seahawks made key free agent signings that brought in defensive linemen Dre’Mont Jones and Jarran Reed, safety Julian Love and brought linebacker Bobby Wagner back to Seattle.

The Lions haven't been in the playoffs since 2016 and have only one postseason victory since winning the 1957 NFL title. With a potent offense and improved defense, one of the league's historically bad franchises is expected to have success. Detroit closed last season with eight wins in its last 10 games and had a winning season for the first time since 2017, then addressed needs in free agency and the draft to generate relatively high hopes.

Continue keeping an eye on the center position battle moving forward

Evan Brown hasn’t been handed anything during his time in the NFL. Brown is involved in one of the few competitions in Seattle's camp. The Seahawks selected Olu Oluwatimi from Michigan in the draft after he won the Rimington and Outland trophies in his one season with the Wolverines.

After World War II, the Brown sisters' father never talked about his service. Now they're hoping to learn about their past.